How do I solve my rubik's cube faster?

Question

I can solve in like one minute. I use Dan Brown's method (directions that come with it.) I know some short cuts, and I know that I need to lubricate it because I haven't yet. But there are people that can solve them in 20 seconds and I want to know how to do that.

Answer 1

Usually those guys memorize a bunch of different ways of solving it, they don't just look at it and figure it out, that will take to much time. What you can do is find a bunch of different ways of solving them and memorize it!

Answer 2

I use Bob Burton's webpage (provided in sources) and I have only memorized half the algorithms that he tells you to use I already have it down to about a minute.

If you have the time and diligence to memorize all the algorithms you could easily get it down to 20 secs.

Also he provides some videos, but if you search for the Jessica Fridrich (spelling?) method on Youtube, it teaches you how to do the first two layers super fast. (I posted some of my favorites in the sources)

Hope this helps!

Answer 3

well, i have a friend who solves the 1st layer and 2nd layer at once.. im learning it now... but its a bit tricky..

Answer 4

these guys told you pretty much everything. learn the fridrich method, in my opinion. i was about where you were with the same method. but i learn how to do the first 2 layers all at once, and my time was cut down to 42 seconds. try learning that. go to youtube. they give great advice.

Answer 5

http://www.cubestation.co.uk/cs2/index.p...

use the fridrich method but it requires a lot of memorizing

Answer 6

The method you are using is not the best method, but it is a good method to start.  You seem ready to learn another method now if you can solve it in one minute.

First thing you want to start with is the cube itself.  I am assuming you have a store-bought cube.  You've lubed it, which definitely helps.  I would also take off all the pieces, take a nail file or sandpaper, and smooth out any of the rough edges of the plastic.  You'll find that you need to lube it less frequently and there may be some pieces that make it difficult to move quickly.  You can also purchase a DIY (Do It Yourself) cube which are higher quality and allow you to adjust the tension in the pieces.

Once you have that down, you want to move on from the Layer by layer method.  Here is a video describing the Fridrich method by a beginner:

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=YHLPpEvek3...

This method is a much more intuitive method.  You have to really see what is happening with the steps where you solve your first and second layer together.  It takes a little getting used to, but is much faster.

He has the tutorial practicing with just the white side first.  I strongly suggest always starting with the same color until you get used to the method, then start solving it with other colors.  This will give you the chance to see why things work and not get confused on what colors you are working with.  Once you have a good understanding of it, you can move into solving different colors first.

Good luck and happy cubing!

Answer 7

the most important thing is practice, it took me 8 months to get a sub 20 avg, you arent gonna get it with some magical secret.

second, a good cube, best ive tried is:

white type d (cube4you)

old type a core

3rd model type a corners

and last, learn fridrich, THIS TAKES TIME